Guidebook MCP Server for Windsurf 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect Guidebook through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.
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About Guidebook MCP Server
Connect your Guidebook Builder account to any AI agent and manage your mobile event or organization app content through natural conversation.
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Guidebook tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
What you can do
- Guide Oversight — List all mobile guides in your account and retrieve detailed metadata for each.
- Schedule Management — Browse, list, and inspect schedule sessions to keep your event timeline up to date.
- Speaker Coordination — Access speaker profiles and presenter details to ensure all bio information is accurate.
- Custom Lists — Manage Exhibitors, Sponsors, or any other custom data lists within your app.
- Venue & Locations — Retrieve all defined locations and map data for your event.
- Rate Limit Tracking — Monitor your API usage to stay within your daily quota.
The Guidebook MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Guidebook to Windsurf via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Guidebook MCP Server with Windsurf.
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Start using Guidebook
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Guidebook, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use Windsurf with the Guidebook MCP Server
Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with Guidebook through the Model Context Protocol.
Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Guidebook + Windsurf Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the Guidebook MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from Guidebook and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses
Live debugging: query Guidebook tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor
Documentation generation: pull schema information from Guidebook and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically
Rapid prototyping: combine Guidebook data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes
Guidebook MCP Tools for Windsurf (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Guidebook to Windsurf via MCP:
get_guide
Get detailed information about a specific guide
get_rate_limit
Check current API usage and rate limits
get_session
Get details for a specific schedule session
get_speaker
Get details for a specific speaker profile
list_custom_lists
List custom list items (e.g., Exhibitors, Sponsors) for a guide
list_guides
List all guides available in the account
list_locations
List all locations/venues defined for a guide
list_schedules
List schedules for a specific guide
list_sessions
List all schedule sessions for a specific guide
list_speakers
List all speakers/presenters for a specific guide
Example Prompts for Guidebook in Windsurf
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with Guidebook immediately.
"List all active mobile guides in my account."
"Show the schedule sessions for guide ID 8821."
"Who are the speakers for the Global Tech Summit?"
Troubleshooting Guidebook MCP Server with Windsurf
Common issues when connecting Guidebook to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not connecting
Guidebook + Windsurf FAQ
Common questions about integrating Guidebook MCP Server with Windsurf.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.Connect Guidebook with your favorite client
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Connect Guidebook to Windsurf
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.